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The community of Bedford, Kentucky, has a population of about 700 people. So when word got out that there was a sexual assault and stabbing in the community, its residents were scared and wanted answers.

"We've heard absolutely nothing and it happened in close proximity to our school systems, both of them, and the community needed to be aware for the safety of our children," Nancy McGowan said.

The mayor said he's been inundated with calls, texts and emails as word circulated.

"Older women in the community are really concerned. The younger women are telling me that they are going to start arming themselves," Mayor Todd Pollock said.

Pollock said he didn't know about it, so he called the sheriff's department.

"The incident was confirmed to me by someone in the sheriff's department, so we do know the incident took place," Pollock said.

Pollock said he doesn't have any information to pass along. He said he's in between calming residents fears and respecting the state police's silence.

"Be patient with the state police. Let them follow the process. Let them follow the investigation. But stay on alert," Pollock said.

Kentucky State Police said on Friday night there is no information that would lead us to believe that the general public is in danger or that the situation is more than an isolated incident.